Current Vacancies

The purpose of this role will be to provide a professional, efficient and effective administration service to the Community Palliative Care (CPC) team and to external professional bodies where appropriate.

 

Candidates will have:

• Third level business/Administration or other relevant qualification.
• Two years’ experience as Ward Clerk / Medical Secretary
• Excellent organisational, administrative, resource and time management skills; the ability to multi task combined with the ability to prioritise
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to treat matters in an empathetic and confidential manner
• Strong IT Skills / computer literacy e.g. MS Word, Excel, Outlook
• Experience in a Hospital / Hospice / Palliative care setting is desirable

 

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who are interested in the above position.

 

Closing date for receipt of all applications is 10.00 a.m. Thursday 29^th January 2026

Please contact Ann Dolan at adolan@galwayhospice.ie for a detailed job description and Application Form

The primary role of the Health Care Assistant will be to assist members of the multidisciplinary team in providing the highest standard of physical, psychological, social and spiritual care for patients, their relatives and friends

Applicants must have:

Applicants will have:

(i)            Mandatory A QQI/ FETAC LEVEL 5 in Healthcare or equivalent is essential.

(ii)           Desirable Experience in Palliative Care and /or healthcare setting.

(iii)          Two years’ experience as Health Care Assistant.

(iv)         Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

(v)          A desire to help / care for people.

(vi)         A reliable, diligent and trustworthy character.

(viii)       Treat all information confidentially and sensitively.

 

Closing date for receipt of all applications is

Wednesday 7th January 2025 @ 11.00 a.m.

Please forward your application form and cover letter to Judy Tierney, HR Business Advisor, on jtierney@galwayhospice.ie

 

Galway Hospice Foundation is an Equal Opportunities Employer

We are inviting expressions of interest from candidates to be considered for current & future vacancies. By applying now, you’ll be added to our recruitment panel, giving you priority consideration when suitable roles become available.

Join Our Nursing Panel. Make Every Moment Matter.

Full-Time, Permanent – Galway & Mayo

At Galway Hospice and Mayo Hospice, care is connection — listening, comforting, and being present in the moments that matter most.

If you’re a Staff Nurse who wants your skills to make every moment count — when people need it most — we’d love you on our panel for current and future full-time permanent roles in Galway and Mayo. By applying now, you’ll be placed on our recruitment panel for priority consideration as roles arise.

The Role

· Provide exceptional, person-centred care in our In-Patient Unit (IPU).

· Work alongside a collaborative multidisciplinary team that supports you to do your best work.

· Help create a calm, compassionate environment for patients and the people important to them.

Essential Criteria

· Registered in General Nursing with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).

· 12–18 months post-registration experience.

· Experience in palliative/oncology care is a plus (not essential).

· Ideally a P. Dip in Palliative Care (or related area), or willingness to complete post-probation.

· Strong teamwork, communication and organisation skills—and a warm, respectful approach to care.

Why Galway Hospice?

We’re a newly designated Section 38 organisation, offering a supportive culture, development opportunities and a career with meaning and impact.

How to Apply · Download the Job Description and Application Form.

Forward your completed Application Form and cover letter to Judy Tierney, HR Business Advisor, at jtierney@galwayhospice.ie.

Informal Enquiries: Donna Lynott — dlynott@galwayhospice.ie

 

Closing date: Monday, 3 November 2025 at 11:00 a.m.

 

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Galway Hospice is an Equal Opportunities Employer.